Water Quality in Columbia, SC (29206)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29206.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

19,759

Population

12

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Columbia City Of (Sc4010001)

2 health-based
Surface water 319,500 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Fort Jackson (Sc4010501)

All resolved
Purchased surface water 31,000 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Forest Acres City Of

Purchased surface water 9,000 people served
0 violations

Westwood Mhp

Groundwater 381 people served
0 violations

Lakewood Mhp (Sc4060032)

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Winsor Valley Mhp (Sc4060008)

Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations

Bald Rock Hoa (Sc2370908)

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Springhill Tp

Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations

Pine Valley Community (Sc4060024)

Groundwater 21 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Plantation Mhp (4060046)

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Viking Tr Pk

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Bob N Corral Tp

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
ChloriteHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Columbia (29206) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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